Posts Tagged ‘art’
The Insect Crisis: Why It Matters and What You Can Do About It – Webinar on March 23 Via OAC
Scientists estimate that 40 percent of insect species are at risk for extinction over the next few decades threatening a crucial foundation of our global food web. Learn to make friends with insects and take simple but meaningful actions to support biodiversity and protect these crucial critters.
Read MoreNo Doubt About It: The 2023 Mill Valley Music Fest is Powered by Our Incredible Sponsors, Spanning Our Businesses & Community Members!
In the interests of full transparency, there are two primary drivers of our success: ticket sales – THANK YOU! – and sponsors. The latter is a massive wind at our back, and we have some amazing local businesses and Mill Valley residents to thank for that.
Read More“We’re Back”: Milley Awards, a Pillar of the 94941’s Creative Spirit, Return on Oct. 22 After a Three-Year Hiatus – Nominations Due April 17
Nominations for the award are now open. The nomination form is available on the event’s website, and hard-copy forms are available at Mill Valley City Hall, Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Mill Valley Library. Nominations made before the event was suspended in 2020 will remain in force.
Read MoreDesta Gallery Presents the Work of Heidi Berrin Shonkoff and Kathleen Finney – Feb. 17-March 25
On the heels of a presentation of a 20-year survey exhibition of abstract paintings by Jeffrey Long last month, Desta Gallery welcomes abstract artists Heidi Berrin Shonkoff and Kathleen Finney to Desta Gallery February 17 – March 25, with an artist reception and talk on February 25, 3-5pm.
Read MoreMVFREE, Heart of the Village Host a Candlelight Vigil for Tyre Nichols – Feb. 10, 5pm
With the latest horror in mind, MVFREE and the Heart of the Village, are hosting a candlelight vigil for Nichols, set for Friday, Feb. 10 at 5pm on the Depot Plaza
Read MoreOn the Heels of Bajor’s Departure, MV Fall Arts Festival Seeks a New Producer Of Event
With Bajor’s departure, MVFAF has issued a request for qualifications seeking an event producer for its annual arts festival hosted in Mill Valley’s historic Old Mill Park. The event producer will partner with a collaborative non-profit, and work together with the festival’s long-standing and experienced volunteer committee, to produce an annual juried festival that brings together artists, musicians, and the greater community in celebration of fine arts.
Read MoreHere’s Why We Created the Mill Valley Music Fest – And What We Hope to Do With It (It’s Much More Than The Amazing Sights & Sounds)
Our Chamber members, primarily businesses, nonprofits and individuals, know who we are and what we stand for. But we haven’t always articulated that as well as we could to the broader community that doesn’t engage with our newsletters, blogs and social channels. MVMF is about continuing to be better neighbors to those within and around our community.
Read More‘A Special Link to Yourself and Others’: Poet and/the Bench Now Offers Permanent Jewelry
“We love the ritual of permanent jewelry–a chain that is welded at the ends to create an infinity bracelet with no beginning, no end and no clasp!” Powers says. “No skin involved.”
Read MoreMV Public Library Debuts ‘Village Music: The Best Little Record Store in the World’ Gallery
Over his four decades owning the shop at 9 East Blithedale Ave., Goddard developed lasting friendships, a renowned concert series, a mighty personal record collection, and a deep sense of community that continues to resonate with Mill Valley’s music lovers.
Read MoreOutdoor Art Club Invites ‘Prison Break’ Creator Paul Scheuring To Read From His ‘The Resurrectionist,’ His Latest Tome – Feb. 16, 1pm
On Thursday, Feb. 16 at a free, in person event at 1pm at the venerable Outdoor Art Club, Scheuring is set to read from, and discuss the writing of, his latest book, The Resurrectionist.
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